I Researched Over 2,000 Beauty Gift Sets to Find 57 Options Worth Your Money (2024)

In the spirit of the holidays, I'll let you in on one of my best shopping tips: I firmly believe that a beauty gift set is the perfect way to wow everyone on your list. Not only do the best beauty gift sets offer the most bang for your buck but they often offer a variety of new products for your loved ones to try and subsequently adore. What skincare lover or makeup fan wouldn't want to receive a new fragrance or cult-favorite lip balm wrapped in pretty packaging alongside other must-have beauty products?

However, search for beauty gift sets across the web and you'll quickly come across a dizzying number of options—there are over 800 on Sephora alone. So, to save you time, I pulled together this comprehensive list of Marie Claire's all-time favorite sets. They hail from tried-and-true brands like Rare Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Tom Ford, Westman Atelier, Bobbi Brown, and more. These editor-approved sets would each make for any swoon-worthy holiday gift (or a festive gift for any reason, for that matter!). The best part? Many of them are on major sale for Black Friday.

Keep scrolling to shop our favorite editor-approved beauty gift sets, hands down. Already know what you're looking for? Use the links below to head straight to your category of choice.

Best Beauty Gift Sets at a Glance

• Best Makeup Beauty Gift Sets
• Best Haircare Beauty Gift Sets
• Best Skincare Beauty Gift Sets
• Best Fragrance Beauty Gift Sets
• Best Beauty Advent Calendars
• Best Beauty Tool Gift Sets
• Best Nail Care Beauty Gift Sets

Marie Claire's Favorite Beauty Gift Sets

• Best Makeup Beauty Gift Set: Chanel Ultimate Allure Makeup Set
• Best Haircare Beauty Gift Set: Rōz The Healthy Holiday Hair Kit
• Best Skincare Beauty Gift Set: Sunday Riley Wake up with Me Complete Brightening Morning Skincare Set
• Best Fragrance Beauty Gift Set: Glossier You Discovery Kit
• Best Beauty Advent Calendar:Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
• Best Beauty Tool Gift Set: NuFace Mini+ Smart On-The-Go Facial Toning Starter Kit
• Best Nail Care Beauty Gift Set: Olive and June Bestsellers Gel System
• Best Under-$100 Beauty Gift Set:Summer Fridays Holiday Lip Butter Balm Set
• Best Beauty Gift Set on Amazon:COSRX Vitamin C 23% Peptide Booster Set

Best Makeup Beauty Gift Sets

Whether they prefer a full beat or love a soft glam moment, there's a gift set wrapped in a bow for every kind of makeup lover. Add a luminous glow with sets from Rare Beauty and Merit, a dash of shimmer with Chanel lip gloss and Bobbi Brown eyeshadow sticks, or a dazzling pink sparkle with Charlotte Tilbury. You can't go wrong with any of these makeup gift sets.

Best Haircare Beauty Gift Sets

Shiny, healthy, gorgeous locks don't come easy, but with these haircare sets, it's certainly easier to achieve. Ranging from the best shampoos and conditioners to hair masks and styling products, these sets from our favorite haircare brands will get your giftee one step closer to having a gorgeous hair day, every day.

Best Skincare Beauty Gift Sets

The best skincare gift sets offer a chance to give your recipient a whole new routine from the buzziest brands in the business. Brands like Sunday Riley, Rhode, and La Mer offer sets with skincare routines from start to finish—think cleansers, treatments, moisturizers, and SPF. These sets can also give them a big restock on must-haves like hand sanitizers and hand cream.

Best Fragrance Beauty Gift Sets

Is there any better compliment than "You smell good?" I don't think so. That's why fragrance sets are some of the best gifts to can give and receive, especially for beauty lovers. If you know your giftee's signature scent, many brands like Chanel and. Glossier offer sets in full size and travel size so they can stay smelling incredible everywhere they go. Opt for a discovery set so they can explore new fragrances. Or, when in doubt, you can't go wrong with luxury candles.

Best Beauty Advent Calendars

With a surprise hidden behind every door, the best beauty advent calendars will spark joy for days. Filled with presents ranging from full-size serums and lipsticks to travel-friendly candles and perfumes, these advent calendars from Jo Malone London, Charlotte Tilbury, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and more are a surefire way to excite a loved one throughout the holidays.

Best Beauty Tool Gift Sets

If your bestie has gone above and beyond this year, a splurge-worthy beauty tool is the best way to spoil them. A buzzy skincare device or the luxurious Dyson Airwrap are likely gifts they wouldn't give themselves which will make it all the more surprising when they unwrap it during the holidays.

Best Nail Care Beauty Gift Sets

Don't let nails be an afterthought! With gift sets ranging from at-home gel nail kits to full-color collections, your giftee can become their own manicurist over the holidays. Sets from brands like Olive & June and Manucurist allow their nail tech dreams to come true with everything they need for an at-home manicure from start to finish, or keep things simple with press-on kits from Glamnetic.